Details of Genus: Smilacina Desf. (1807)
ID: 1986
Genus ja: ユキザサ
Genus en: False Solomon’s seal
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Synonym (= Maianthemum)
Family: Asparagaceae
Family ja: キジカクシ
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Nolinoideae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 06 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 大場 (2009) 植物分類表 | Japanese common name | Show this Data source |
Distribution en:
Description en: Genus of 25 species of mainly rhizomatous perennials from woodland in Asia and North and Central America. Similar to Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum), they have unbranched, often arching stems with alternate, ovate-lance-shaped, stalkless or short-stalked leaves, and bear terminal racemes or panicles of star-shaped, short-stalked, scented, creamy white flowers, followed by green berries, usually ripening to red. Excellent in a woodland garden or shaded border.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide rhizomes in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-06 12:10 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Nolinoideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Convallariaceae | スズラン科 | Subfamily Nolinoideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Synonym (= Maianthemum) | Asparagaceae | キジカクシ科 | Subfamily Nolinoideae | Show |